Education & Capacity Enhancement

At Makueni Youth Network, we don’t view education as a linear process of classroom instruction—it is an ecosystem of opportunity, equity, and transformation. That is why we are invested in capacity enhancement models that expose the actual learning levels of children and youth, inspire relevant reforms, and stimulate lifelong learning.

In partnership with Usawa Agenda and Zizi Afrique Foundation, we conduct annual learning assessments grounded in the real-world competencies that learners require to thrive. Our work here transcends the conventional approach of exam-based evaluation. We assess functional literacy, applied numeracy, and life readiness. The evidence we gather is used to challenge ineffective pedagogical models, question the relevance of curricula, and influence the development of responsive education policies. We convene educators, policymakers, civil society, and community influencers to deliberate on the evidence and co-create context-specific interventions.